MEEKER I Homeowners along Sulphur Creek Road who will be affected by the forthcoming roundabout entrance into the new school, recreation center and fairgrounds, asked the town to build a parking area along the street in front of their properties. The board rejected the request for several reasons.
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Classifieds: April 22, 2010 edition
ATV, Boat and Snowmobile Owners! You can now renew your Colorado OHV registrations on line at: www.parks.state.co.us The Rio Blanco Herald Times accepts all major credit cards. You can fax your classified ad or subscription to (970)878-4016 or e-mail to: [email protected]
Opinion: Grandmother of assault victim seeks justice, closure
Nadine Grinstead of Meeker thought the day was finally here. The day when she would see justice served. But she will have to wait a little longer.
Speed racer…
MEEKER | In his first season of racing, former Meeker High School student Brady Nay placed sixth at a national snowmobiling event in March in Lake Geneva, Wis. “I did all right,” said Nay, who is a senior at Grand Valley High School in Parachute.
Meeker Locals
Happy birthday this week to Bif Burge, Harlie Dodds, Jon Burnell, April 17; Sam Burnell, April 18; Jacob Smith, April 19; Kirstofer Borchard, Evelyn Metzger and Kenzie Turner, April 20; Regan Mobley, April 21. Happy anniversary this week to Mark and Julie Cook, April 19; Ron and Bobbie Leeper, April[Read More…]
No snow this time for MHS tracksters
MEEKER I This past weekend, the Meeker High School Track and Field team traveled to Grand Junction for their second meet of the season, hosted by Palisade High School. This time, the weather cooperated.
Loose Ends: Lessons from library
It is a good thing that the small-town library of my youth didn’t turn over their regular overdue book offenders list to the local constabulary. I used the library daily, often losing track of the materials checked out in my name.
Meeker, Rangely peewee wrestlers compete
MEEKER I The annual Casey Turner Memorial peewee wrestling tournament will be Saturday at Meeker High School, with the morning session beginning at 9. Meeker peewee wrestlers have competed in three tournaments so far this season, including a tournament in Hayden last Saturday, in preparation of hosting their own this[Read More…]
Letter: Remember, affirm life
Probably since near the dawn of time men who, for whatever reason, were bent on the destruction of their fellow man did so by making them seem, somehow, less than human. It was a tactic used to justify slavery in colonial America and one also employed by Hitler against the[Read More…]
Potato bake to benefit Masonic scholarships
MEEKER I The public is invited to the annual potato bake on Wednesday, April 21 from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Masonic Lodge at Seventh and Park. Baked potato, dessert, salads and drinks are $8 per person.
Letter: RBC surveyor bids farewell
After 34 years in public office as your county surveyor, I gave my last speech to the Republican Party County Assembly April 11. Most of what you read here was presented at that meeting. So I would like to share with you the last 34 years in a brief few[Read More…]
Letter: Thanks for helping hand
I feel very fortunate to live in this community, a place where everyone is so willing to lend a helping hand. Thank you for all that you do — Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office, Meeker Fire Department and White River Electric!
